# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🍄 Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash 🍔
📅 Friday, May 2
📍 Washington Park along Jackson Street
⏰ Morel Fest begins at 8:00 AM | Burger Bash starts at Noon

Join us for a full day of food, fun, and festivities at the Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash!

Kick off the morning at 8 AM with the Morel Fest, featuring a guided morel mushroom hike, local vendors, and plenty of activities celebrating our favorite springtime fungus. Then, at Noon, the grills heat up for the Burger Bash — where local cooks and grillmasters go head-to-head to serve up the best burgers in town!

🔥 Enjoy delicious food, live music, and a vibrant community gathering in Washington Park along Jackson Street.

Think you’ve got what it takes to compete — or want to join the guided morel hunt?
👉 Register here: https://www.visitottawail.com/event/midwest-morel-festival-2/

Bring your friends, family, and appetite for adventure — it’s a celebration you won’t want to miss!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/tom-nauman-memorial-midwest-morel-fest-and-burger-bash/200029088577218
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, trips-adventures, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 102

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Washington Park Ottawa il
- **lat**: 41.349488720336
- **long**: -88.841987187126
- **full address**: Washington Park Ottawa il, Ottawa, Illinois, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash being held?
  - **A:** Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:00 am at Washington Park Ottawa il, Ottawa, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash?
  - **A:** Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash is organized by Ottawa Visitors Center The Middle of Everywhere.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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